US Bridges

Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.53 MI S of FM 718 · Structure no. 022200001310070

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
699 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,690 by 2033. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 287
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1.53 MI S of FM 718
RouteState Highway 287
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94467, -97.42091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,630 (2013)
Projected traffic17,690 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 12,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 287 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.